An unidentified member of the 39th Battalion cutting a piece of bread for his midday meal while ...

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Accession Number E00084
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Maker Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Place made France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Houplines
Date made December 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

An unidentified member of the 39th Battalion cutting a piece of bread for his midday meal while in the front line trenches. Resting on the ledge in front of him is his dixie and to the left is his rifle. Behind the ledge can be seen the reinforced and sandbagged trench. In the background are two other soldiers watching on.